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NHL: Chicago 4, Calgary 2

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Published: Dec. 18, 2011 at 10:00 PM

CHICAGO, Dec. 18 (UPI) -- Niklas Hjalmarsson and Patrick Kane ignited Chicago with second-period goals Sunday and the Blackhawks went on to a 4-2 victory over Calgary.

Steve Montador's tally in the initial frame had given the Blackhawks an early 1-0 lead and Chicago broke the game open with goals from Hjalmarsson early in the second frame and from Kane late in the period.

Marian Hossa added a goal and an assist for the Blackhawks, who surged past Minnesota into the Western Conference lead and claimed the NHL's best record (21-8-4) with their fifth straight win.

Ray Emery improved to 9-1-2 on the season, turning aside 22-of-24 shots for Chicago.

Olli Jokinen and Curtis Glencross scored in the third period for Calgary. Miikka Kiprusoff made 21 saves for the Flames.

Topics: Steve Montador, Marian Hossa, Ray Emery, Olli Jokinen, Miikka Kiprusoff
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